By George & Josh Bate
At New York Comic Con 2025, an array of new Star Wars books and comics were announced during Saturday’s Lucasfilm Publishing panel. Hosted by Lucasfilm Publishing’s Senior Editor Jennifer Heddle, the panel included authors Marc Guggenheim, Kristin Baver, Adam Christopher, Ethan Sacks, Kwame Mbalia, and Charles Soule, who were there to discuss a newly announced Jar Jar Binks and Kelleran Beq team-up, a Rey and Leia book, more Star Wars Visions, and the very first Star Wars romance novel.
Check out a breakdown of all the Lucasfilm Publishing announcements at NYCC below….
Star Wars: Legacy
By Madeleine Roux
On Sale: July 28, 2026
A new adult Star Wars novel set between the events of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker was announced during the Lucasfilm Publishing panel.
Check out the official publisher’s summary below…
“Set between Episodes VIII and IX, Rey and Leia embark on a quest to repair Rey’s lightsaber and rekindle the legacy of the Jedi.
After barely escaping the First Order on Crait, Rey and the Resistance are struggling to rebuild. Her friends need the last Jedi more than ever, but Rey feels alone and overwhelmed. Jedi tradition is built on masters and apprentices, and Rey’s teacher is gone. Leia Organa tries her best to train Rey in the ways of the Force as Luke did for her so many years ago, but Leia’s knowledge is limited, Rey’s lightsaber is broken, and the specter of Kylo Ren and regrets from the past haunt them both. How can Leia pass the torch when she herself is unsure of the way?
But then, the ancient Jedi texts offer a glimmer of hope: a long-forgotten Jedi temple on Tython that might hold the key to repairing Rey’s saber. Rey leaps at the chance to journey there — and to her surprise, so does Leia.
Rey and Leia’s nascent mentorship is put to the test when they discover the temple on Tython is filled with obscure clues to decipher and arcane trials to complete. As they work to unravel the temple’s mysteries, they encounter a group of refugees living in its shadow, hiding from a First Order officer hot on the trail of two freedom fighters in their midst. With the threat of the First Order looming and the secrets of the temple yet to be unlocked, the newly forged master and apprentice must confront their pasts, reach each other in the present, and decide what it means to carry the legacy of the Jedi into the future.”
Star Wars: Legacy is written by Madeleine Roux, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty books for teens, adults, and children. Her bestselling Asylum series has sold over a million copies worldwide. She has also written for World of Warcraft, Dungeons & Dragons, and Critical Role. Her previous work in Star Wars was the short story “Eclipse” that was published in the anthology From a Certain Point of View.
Pre-order Star Wars: Legacy here.
Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars
By Ashley Poston
On Sale: Summer 2026
Perhaps the surprise reveal of the panel was the announcement of the first official Star Wars romance novel!
The official publisher’s summary for the new book is as follows: “New York Times best-selling author Ashley Poston is writing the first official Star Wars romance novel, Eyes Like Stars. NYCC got the first look at the dreamlike cover for the young adult novel, which features a couple in search of their happily ever after in the galaxy far, far away. The charming young adult romance, set about a year and a half before Star Wars: The Force Awakens, features all-new characters, a mysterious artifact, and the fearsome First Order.”
Jar Jar Binks
Written by Ahmed Best & Marc Guggenheim, interior art by Kieran McKeown
On Sale: February 11, 2026
Meesa back! That’s right, Jar Jar is back (and so is Kelleran Beq!) in a brand new one-shot comic written by Ahmed Best himself and Marc Guggenheim.
The official publisher’s summary of the comic is as follows: “This all-new one-shot teams up two iconic characters, Jar Jar Binks from the Prequel Trilogy and Kelleran Beq who has been seen in The Mandalorian as the Jedi who saved young Grogu from the Jedi massacre Order 66 as well as in Marvel’s Jedi Knights #9. This comic is co-written by actor Ahmed Best who starred as both Jar Jar Binks and Kelleran Beq, and writer Marc Guggenheim, showrunner of the TV series Arrow as well as writer of Marvel’s Jedi Knights series.”
Star Wars Visions – Tsukumo
Created by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi
On Sale: July 14, 2026
With Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 mere weeks away, the Lucasfilm Publishing NYCC panel revealed VIZ Media’s new original Star Wars manga, Star Wars: Visions: Tsukumo, from the all-star creators of the latest Ultraman manga. In the wake of Order 66, a lone Jedi Knight accompanies a pair of droids to a rumored “Droids’ Paradise” while being pursued by the Empire.
The Art of Andor
By Phil Szostak
On Sale: May 19, 2026
An official behind-the-scenes companion to the Emmy winning Disney+ series arrives next May.
The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series) gives readers an exclusive inside look at the production art, visual development, concept art, creature designs and FX, graphics, props, and more that went into creating the Tony Gilroy helmed Disney+ series. NYCC attendees got a glimpse of the official cover art illustration featuring never-before-seen art of Cassian Andor on Ferrix by concept artist Chester Carr.
With deep dives into the locations that defined the series, including Kenari, Ferrix, Aldhani, Narkina 5, Mina-Rau, Ghorman, and Yavin 4, among many others, this essential volume celebrates the legacy of all twenty-four critically acclaimed episodes and the hurdles the filmmakers, cast, and crew had to overcome to bring their vision to life.
The Art of The Acolyte
By Kristin Baver
On Sale: January 13, 2026
Another Star Wars series will also soon receive an official art book from Abrams Books.
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte showcases the production art, character and vehicle designs, planets, storyboards, and other ephemera created during the production of the hit Disney series. Set 100 years before the The Phantom Menace, in the waning days of the High Republic, The Acolyte tells the story of a Jedi Master and their former Padawan as they investigate a sinister threat. NYCC attendees got a peek inside at new concept art for the Stranger’s mask and more.
Starring Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Carrie-Ann Moss, this series marks the first time the High Republic will appear in live action. Interviews with key creatives from the series give a first-hand account of working within this new era.
Check out a special preview of The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte below….
Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation
By Ian Failes
Foreword by George Lucas
Introduction by Bryce Dallas Howard
Afterword by Janet Lewin
On Sale: January 13, 2026
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of ILM with this official decade-by-decade visual retrospective of the legendary visual effects house.
The NYCC panel treated attendees to a first look at a few of the incredible historical photo spreads inside the book. Check them out below….
Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy (Volume I) & The Star Wars Legacy (Volume II)
By Alexandre Poncet and Gilles Penso
Foreword by Robert Zemeckis (Vol. 1)
Foreword by George Lucas (Vol. 2)
Cover art by Doug Chiang
On Sale: December 2, 2025
One of the most influential figures in crafting the visual language of Star Wars, Doug Chiang first joined forces with Lucasfilm for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and has supervised or contributed to the visuals for Attack of the Clones, The Force Awakens, Galaxy’s Edge, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the Disney+ Star Wars television series The Mandalorian, and more.
Chiang’s impact on Star Wars, documented in full in the Star Wars Legacy volume of this monumental monograph, cannot be overstated. From the Naboo N-1 Starfighter to the iconic podracers and innumerable ships, droids, and creatures in between, no one person has had a greater hand in guiding the look and feel of Star Wars since Ralph McQuarrie.
The companion volume in this set, The Cinematic Legacy, is dedicated to Chiang’s work prior to his arrival at Lucasfilm and showcases his early work, from student films and commercial work to working at Industrial Light & Magic and creating designs for various films across decades.
At NYCC, we got an inside look at the upcoming two-volume set written by Alexandre Poncet and Gilles Penso, a career-spanning collection of Chiang’s work that has defined the visual language of Star Wars for decades. Check out pages of the book below….
The Art of Coloring: The Mandalorian and Grogu
By Phil Szostak
Art by Diogo Saito
On Sale: April 28, 2026
The first official companion book for the upcoming film The Mandalorian and Grogu was unveiled at NYCC. The publisher’s summary is as follows: “The visual development of the new film which continues the adventures of the clan of two, Din Djarin and Grogu, is covered in this all-new volume. This volume also includes a look back at artwork from season 3 of The Mandalorian as well as moments from The Book of Boba Fett.“
Star Wars: You’re My Little Grogu
By Grace Baranowski
On Sale: April 7, 2026
Part of the bestselling “You’re My Little” series, You’re My Little Grogu is an adorable board book to share with your littlest Star Wars fan! With chunky pages for little hands and die-cut shapes of characters from The Mandalorian, children will love the cute illustrations of Grogu, Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, Bo-Katan, and Din Djarin (AKA Mando). This endearing board book with rhyming text that celebrates a parent’s love for their child is a wonderful read for traveling the Galaxy or any time.
The Mandalorian: Grogu Stickers
By Studio Fun/Readerlink
Star Wars Grogu Stickers includes more than 500 stickers featuring licensed art based on the popular franchise The Mandalorian that you can use to decorate your notebooks, greeting cards, journals, or anything else where you want to add a touch of the Force-wielding Child. Cute holiday stickers are perfect for Christmas and Valentine’s Day, and the wide variety of art styles—from adorable to gritty and everything in between—means that there’s a sticker for any occasion. The reverse side of each sticker page showcases the art so that once the stickers are used, you’ll have a keepsake that can be enjoyed again and again. With all these stickers featuring Grogu, the Mandalorian, and other characters and creatures, there are endless ways to add a touch of Star Wars to your everyday life.
The Mandalorian: The Official Funko POP! Coloring Book
By Austin Baechle
On Sale: April 28, 2026
Celebrate The Mandalorian and its legendary cast of characters as they are transformed into adorable Funko POP! figures in Star Wars: The Mandalorian Official Funko POP! Coloring Book! Featuring over 60 illustrations of the most iconic characters and scenes from The Mandalorian in Funko form, this coloring book offers hours of fun in the galaxy far, far away. Relive your favorite Funko-fied moments, whether that’s when Din Djarin first encountered Grogu, when Grogu uses the Force, or when the clan of two meets Luke Skywalker. Break out your colored pencils and get coloring … the Funko way.
The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders
By George Mann
Interior Art by Partha Pratim
On Sale: March 11, 2026
Return to the era of the High Republic with the new Pathfinders miniseries from Dark Horse Comics! Lucasfilm revealed the cover of the first issue, which follows a brand-new team of Republic Pathfinders as they are dispatched to a distant corner of the galaxy to investigate the strange death of a Jedi Master. Writer George Mann and artists Partha Pratim, Jagdish Kumar, Michael Atiyeh, and Comicraft make up the creative team for this upcoming adventure, which takes place 20 years after Phase II.
